Fact Check: MIHAN in Numbers-Do 90 Companies Really Employ 1.27 Lakh People in Nagpur?
Nagpur: A claim made by Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar stating that 90 companies are operational in Nagpur’s MIHAN project and have generated over 1.27 lakh jobs has drawn attention, prompting a closer look at the actual figures associated with the...
Corporators to get training on NMC grievance redressal system
Nagpur: Stressing the need for better awareness among elected representatives, Standing Committee Chairperson Shivani Dani has directed that zone-wise training sessions be organised for all corporators to familiarise them with the complaint redressal system of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The...
NMC completes modern school building at Chinchbhavan
Nagpur: A new, fully equipped school building constructed by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation in the Chinchbhavan area under Ward No. 35 of Dhantoli Zone has been completed and is set to begin functioning from the next academic session. The newly built...
Nagpur’s Mahatma Gandhi English Medium High School wins State honour
Nagpur: Upholding its legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and creativity, Mahatma Gandhi English Medium High School has once again brought pride at the state level. At the state-level innovation competition ‘INNOTECH 2026’, held on February 28, 2026, at Kamla Nehru...
Minor road dispute during Holi claims young man’s life in Kamptee
Nagpur: A festive moment turned into a tragedy in Kamptee after a 30-year-old man lost his life following a violent scuffle triggered by a Holi-related dispute, sending shockwaves through the locality. The deceased has been identified as Ravi Shivkumar Agutlewar (30),...
NMC launches pre-monsoon cleanup of Nag, Pohra and Pili Rivers
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a major pre-monsoon river cleanup drive across the city, beginning with the desilting and cleaning of the Nag River, Pili River, and Pohra River. The campaign formally began on Wednesday in the...
NMC to host ‘Pink Marathon’ to mark International Women’s Day on March 8
Nagpur: To mark International Women’s Day and honour the spirit of womanhood, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is organizing a special “Pink Marathon” on Sunday, March 8 at Yashwant Stadium, Dhantoli. The civic body has appealed to women from across...
HC orders demolition of illegal structures at Poonam Chambers, Poonam Tower
Nagpur: Cracking the whip on illegal constructions, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to proceed with the demolition of unauthorised structures forming part of Poonam Chambers and Poonam Tower, making it...
Dr. Vipin Itankar Appointed Nagpur Municipal Commissioner
Nagpur: In a fresh administrative development, the Maharashtra Government has appointed IAS officer Dr. Vipin Itankar as the Municipal Commissioner of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The order was issued by the General Administration Department at Mantralaya on March 5, 2026. Dr....
SBL blast: Nagpur cops hunt 10 absconding accused, company owner on the run
Nagpur: In the aftermath of the devastating explosion that rocked SBL Energy Limited, the Nagpur Rural Police have launched an intense manhunt for 10 absconding accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the tragedy that claimed 19 lives. The prime accused, Alok...
Special Court acquits KTPS Deputy Senior Manager of graft charges
Nagpur: The Special Court presided by Judge Atul Vasant Dhuldhule acquitted Balkrushna Kulkarni, Deputy Senior Manager, Koradi Thermal Power Station (KTPS) of the offences under Sections 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The complainant had alleged that his vehicles...
Bomb scare at Nagpur District Court: Email threatens to blow up building with 14 bombs
Nagpur: A wave of panic swept through the Nagpur District Court on Wednesday after a chilling email threatened to blow up the court complex, claiming that 14 bombs had been planted at different locations inside the premises and warning of...
Nagpur begins to boil: City records 37.2°C on Mar 4, brutal summer ahead
Nagpur: A fierce summer appears to be tightening its grip over Nagpur and the Vidarbha region much earlier than expected, raising fears of a long and punishing heat season ahead. With the mercury steadily climbing, citizens have already begun feeling...
“Work Hard, Work Smart: Students Must Embrace AI” : Mr. Arvind Kumar, TCS Head, Nagpur
Nagpur: The Annual Social Gathering of Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering and Technology, Utsav-2026 was organized from 27th February to 01st March 2026. The closing ceremony was held in the presence of the chief guest of the program...
Tiger Spotted Near Petrol Pump in Nagpur District, Sparks Panic Among Residents
Nagpur: Panic spread in Mandhal area of Kuhi taluka in Nagpur district early Thursday morning after a tiger was spotted roaming near a petrol pump. The big cat was seen walking calmly on the road near the Nayara petrol pump...
Car Smashers Paraded by Police in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a strong action against those attempting to disturb public order, Nagpur Police conducted a strict operation after incidents of vehicle vandalism and intimidation were reported in Swami Nagar and Thakkar Gram areas under Pachpaoli Police Station limits. According to...
Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari Transferred as Metropolitan Commissioner of PMRDA
Nagpur: In a significant administrative reshuffle, Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari has been transferred and appointed as the Metropolitan Commissioner of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Chaudhari, who has been serving as the Municipal Commissioner of the Nagpur Municipal...
Nagpur Woman Line Technician Selected for National Honour on Lineman Day
Nagpur: Marking the occasion of National Lineman Day, an inspiring story has emerged from the Nagpur division of Mahavitaran. Deepali Khobragade, a Senior Technician posted in the Mahal division, has been selected for a prestigious national-level honour to be presented...
Nitin Gadkari to NMC: Recover dues first, don’t burden honest taxpayers
Nagpur: Marking the 75th foundation year of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called for purposeful and people-centric initiatives to commemorate the milestone, urging the civic body to convert celebration into tangible development. Addressing a felicitation ceremony for former...
Nagpur’s Maya Ivnate Named BJP Candidate for Rajya Sabha Elections 2026
Nagpur: In a significant political development for Nagpur, senior BJP leader and former Mayor Maya Chitaman Ivnate has been named as one of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidates from Maharashtra for the Rajya Sabha Elections 2026. The BJP on Wednesday announced...
Nagpur Explosives Units Under Scanner After Deadly Blasts; Safety Audit Failures Alleged
Nagpur: A disturbing pattern of explosions at explosives manufacturing units in Nagpur district has come under renewed scrutiny following the latest tragedy at SBL Energy Limited, with allegations emerging of negligence and failure to conduct mandatory safety audits. The most recent...
